Facilities

Facilities available at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. Note: Smoking may be restricted and wood and charcoal fires may be prohibited. Please contact the park or ask a ranger about current fire restrictions.

Fire restrictions issued by Arizona State Forester

Pursuant to A.R.S. 37-623, the State Forester is given authority to declare prohibitions on fire causing activities in the unincorporated areas of the state during times of high fire potential. The State Forester’s Notice of Fire Restrictions prohibits the following activities:

Building or maintaining a fire, campfire, or charcoal burning device. Petroleum and propane fueled stoves, lanterns, heating and livestock branding devices are exempt.
Smoking, unless it is done within an enclosed vehicle, building or developed campground, or within an area at least 10 feet in diameter and barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
Welding or use of acetylene or other torch device with an open flame.
The use of fireworks.

State Park campgrounds will remain open; however parks will be under severe fire restrictions.

“Hot and dry weather conditions have rapidly dried our vegetation and we find it necessary to place additional State lands under restrictions to prevent human-caused wildfires,” said State Forester Scott Hunt. “It is essential that Arizonans heed fire restrictions on all lands to prevent destructive fires this summer.”

Park Hours

Five Day Schedule: This park is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The park is open from 8 am to 6 pm (with last entry at 5 pm) on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, & Mondays.

On May 29 park will be open 7 days a week through Labor Day.

The park will close at 2 pm on November 24th (Thanksgiving). Regular hours resume on November 25th. The park will close at 2 pm on December 24th (Christmas Eve) and will be closed December 25th (Christmas Day). Regular hours resume on December 26th.

Parking Lot Viewpoints

One may see the Natural Bridge from four different parking lot viewpoints without hiking down to the bottom.

Visitor Center

The Tonto Natural Bridge Visitor Center offers information and a gift shop. Note: There are no restrooms located in this building.

Visitor Center hours: 10 am - 4 pm.

Restrooms

Accessible vault toilets are located near parking areas.

Gift Shop

We have a variety of books for sale about the region and the area. We also sell snacks, water, soda, walking sticks, and T-shirts.

Museum & Exhibits

Informative information is located inside the Visitor's Center.

Group: Day Use Areas

Day Use ramada reservation can be made by calling the park directly. There is a $5.00 non-refundable reservation fee.

Goodfellow Group Use Area:

Lodge & Lodge Dining Room:

New Group Ramada: (currently under construction) will be available for reservations in June 2012. Please check back for the current status.

Cypress Ramada: 20x30 ramada with picnic tables and BBQ grills available on a first-come, first-served basis.

10x10 Ramadas: 3 ramadas with a picnic table and BBQ grill are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations.

Picnic Areas

Many unsheltered picnic tables are located throughout the park for your enjoyment.

Hiking Trails

Thank you for packing out what you pack in. Please carry drinking water while hiking these trails. All Trails are steep and strenuous. No pets or glass containers on any trails!

Pine Creek Trail is about ½ mile long (400 feet developed - undeveloped in the creek bottom), leads to the Pine Creek natural area. Hiking shoes are recommended. Follow the arrows. Allow one hour.

Waterfall Trail is about 300 feet long, ends at waterfall cave. Uneven steps. Allow 15–20 minutes.

Gowan Trail is about 2200 feet long, down and back leading to an observation deck in the creek bottom. The trail is steep and rough. No trash cans. Hiking shoes are recommended. Allow one hour.

Anna Mae Trail is about 500 feet long and leads to Pine Creek Trail and The Natural Bridge. Allow one hour.

Swimming

Swimming is not allowed under the Natural Bridge. However, you may swim downstream in Pine Creek. Please be advised there is no lifeguard on duty. Swimming is at your own risk.

Wildlife Viewing

Many different birds species visit the park. Please ask for a park bird list when paying your fee at the entrance station. Deer, rabbits, and javelina also inhabit the park.

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